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4 Tips for Online and Remote Fitness Classes

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Many fitness brands are turning to remote, online classes for members instead of offering classes solely at physical locations. Members are enjoying this alternative in order to accommodate their new schedules and exercise routines. However, non-members are loving it too, as a…

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Updated October 18, 2023

Overview of NAD v. Harvard and NAD v. MIT Lawsuits

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University for allegedly violating U.S. accessibility laws. Please note that as of February 2020, after years…

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Updated March 13, 2024

3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Moving to a Digital Classroom

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

Many U.S. colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes in an effort to limit the spread of Coronavirus. As of March 11, sixty three institutions have cancelled in-person classes, and many of these institutions are moving to a virtual classroom to continue…

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Updated April 20, 2021

The Business Case for Captioning ECommerce Videos

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

Captioning is a valuable opportunity for eCommerce brands that yields an improved user experience, more powerful branding, and potentially higher revenue streams from video projects. Accessible videos pack a more powerful punch than inaccessible videos, begging the question: What is the business…

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Updated October 23, 2023

Harvard Settlement Defines 3Play Media as Standard for Caption Quality

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

One of 3Play Media’s core beliefs is that captioning quality and accuracy are critical for true accessibility. We guarantee 99% accuracy for every video file that we caption, and our measured caption accuracy rate is the highest in the industry. A recent…

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Updated February 7, 2024

Mobile Phones and Captions for Streaming Video

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

IBM, the multinational technology giant has teamed up with market research firm, Morning Consult to shed light on what businesses need to know about video streaming. Both companies bring their extensive knowledge in technology and media in a newly published study showcasing…

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Updated May 1, 2020

What The Domino’s Decision Means for Audio Description

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

If you’re keeping up with the latest in accessibility news, you’re probably well aware of one of the most recent lawsuits filed against the food chain giant, Domino’s Pizza.  Here’s a quick recap just in case you missed it!  ➡️ Quick Facts…

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Updated April 6, 2021

Washington State Web Accessibility Laws

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

Did you know that Washington, along with several other states, has a state-wide web accessibility policy modeled after Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act? Section 508 references the need for digital information, products, and services provided by the federal government to be…

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Updated June 16, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About How Slack Approaches Accessibility Testing

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

As your organization starts to scale, how do you ensure accessibility is still a priority?  In the webinar, “How Slack Approaches Accessibility Testing”, three engineers at Slack, Sharanya Viswanath, Kirstyn Torio, and Kristina Rudzinskaya, discuss how they approach and scale accessibility at…

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Updated May 1, 2020

Captioning and Transcription for Legal Content

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

When we refer to legal video content, we may be referring to several different types of content. For example, law schools often use videos as a learning supplement, and law firms may use videos for branding and marketing purposes. The benefits of…

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Updated July 17, 2019

[Study] How Captions and Transcripts Impact Student Learning and Comprehension

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is making significant strides to create a more accessible campus and is dedicated to providing accessible tools that are conducive to educational success for every student. Karla Morris, M.Ed., Lyman Dukes, Ph.D., and Casey…

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Updated July 8, 2019

How JW Player Approaches Video Player Accessibility

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

JW Player’s Senior Director of Product, Eric Boyd, joined the expert panel at 3Play’s webinar on the future of video player accessibility. Play the video below to watch Eric’s presentation, or read on for highlights. What is JW Player? JW Player is…

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Updated February 7, 2024
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